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SL54 VWR

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Green Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,852 mi
Last recorded178,852 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 VWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 178,852 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 154,847 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 154,844 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

STRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 1 Oct 2010 133,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

Front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 117,688 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Clonk from nearside and offside front suspension?

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN TO LIMIT

Pass 20 Oct 2008 92,705 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 92,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

ESP button stuck down

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and rear registration plates delaminated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil level om minimum

Pass 5 Oct 2007 66,144 miles

STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN.

Fail 4 Oct 2007 66,144 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touareg?

Based on 582,886 MOT tests across 50,422 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
7,766
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
50,422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,919
coil spring broken 4,412
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,462
Stop lamp not working 2,649
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SL54 VWR is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Green with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 92,605 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Touareg fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL54 VWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Touareg typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL54 VWR registered?

SL54 VWR is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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